If the mammal does turn out to be a new species it will be the first time in more than a century that a new carnivore has been found on the island.

Borneo facts

It's home to more than 210 types of mammal

44 of its mammals can't be found anywhere else in the world

The world's biggest cockroach lives here

The WWF says it'll lose over two thirds of its forest in the next 15 years

Earlier this year the WWF called for more protection of Borneo's rainforests to protect creatures that are yet to be discovered as well as those that are endangered.

The island is known to be one of the most important wildlife areas in the world but many animal experts fear that its role in the timber, rubber, pulp and paper industries could put its natural habitats in danger.